Olga Kaidantzi
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Olga Kaidantzi is a Greek sprinter who specializes in 200 metres.
She reached the semi-finals in Athletics at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Women's 200 metres and she was a member of the Greek 4x100 relay team who finished 6th in 2001 World Championships in Athletics
along with Georgia Kokloni Frosso Patsou and Ekaterini Thanou
. She participated in 2002 European Athletics Championships and made it through the semi-finals. She is also 5 times Greek champion in 200 metres (2001,2002,2003,2004 & 2009) and her personal best is 22.88 since 12/06/2004. This places her second in the all-time Greek performers list, only behind Ekaterini Koffa
Height: 5'8" (172 cm)
Weight: 128 lbs (58 kg)
She reached the semi-finals in Athletics at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Women's 200 metres and she was a member of the Greek 4x100 relay team who finished 6th in 2001 World Championships in Athletics
2001 World Championships in Athletics
The 8th World Championships in Athletics, under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations, were held at the Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada between 3 August and 12 August and was the first time the event had visited North America...
along with Georgia Kokloni Frosso Patsou and Ekaterini Thanou
. She participated in 2002 European Athletics Championships and made it through the semi-finals. She is also 5 times Greek champion in 200 metres (2001,2002,2003,2004 & 2009) and her personal best is 22.88 since 12/06/2004. This places her second in the all-time Greek performers list, only behind Ekaterini Koffa
The huge break
After a long break (2005–2008) due to some serious injuries, Olga Kaidantzi came back in 2009 to prove she is still the best Greek sprinter in 200 metres and she won the title of Greek champion in 23,93 sec (Greek outdoor championships)Personal informations
Place of birth: Athina, Attiki, GreeceHeight: 5'8" (172 cm)
Weight: 128 lbs (58 kg)
Personal bests
| 60 metres | 100 metres | 200 metres |
|---|---|---|
| 7,43 sec | 11,56 sec | 22,88 sec |
Achievements
- 1998: 8th semi-final World Junior Championships Annecy
- 2001: 5th European champ u23,
4th mediterranean games - 2002: semi-finals 2002 European Athletics Championships
- 2004: 6th European cup (super league),
semi-finals athens 2004 Summer Olympics
Sources
- start list of the final 4x100 relay edmonton 2001 http://www2.iaaf.org/WCH01/Results/data/W/4X1/Sf.html
- profile on sports-reference http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ka/olga-kaidantzi-1.html
- profile on segas http://www.segas.gr/(S(1qj0a12mvpjn5we5zdes14qb))/SEGAS/Athletes.aspx
- iaaf profile http://www.iaaf.org/athletes/biographies/letter=K/athcode=134387/index.html